Romans 14:14

* The two F.O.G. Bibles & Commentary below are currently a work in progress.

I am convinced and fully persuaded in the Lord Jesus that nothing is unclean in itself. But if anyone regards something as unclean, then for him it is unclean.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
I know, and am persuaded in the Lord Jesus, that nothing is unclean of itself; except that to him who considers anything to be unclean, to him it is unclean.
World English Bible (WEB)
I know{G1492}{(G5758)}, and{G2532} am persuaded{G3982}{(G5769)} by{G1722} the Lord{G2962} Jesus{G2424}, that{G3754} there is nothing{G3762} unclean{G2839} of{G1223} itself{G1438}: but{G1508} to him that esteemeth{G3049}{(G5740)} any thing{G5100} to be{G1511}{(G5750)} unclean{G2839}, to him{G1565} it is unclean{G2839}.
Strong's King James
(14) I'm persuaded, knowing in יהוה YAHWEH ישוע Yeshua that nothing is unclean in itself but to him who thinks anything to be unclean to him it's unclean.
The F.O.G*
[14] I am absolutely convinced through my relationship with the Lord Jesus that no food is inherently unclean. But if someone sincerely believes something is unclean, then for them it becomes a matter of conscience and should be avoided.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
I have known, and am persuaded, in the Lord Jesus, that nothing is unclean of itself, except to him who is reckoning anything to be unclean—to that one it is unclean;
Young's Literal Translation

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